How long is the transfer to Marsa Alam hotels from Marsa Alam Airport versus Hurghada Airport?

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TL;DR

If you arrive via Hurghada, the road transfer to Marsa Alam is typically about 3–4 hours. Even hotels close to Marsa Alam Airport can take longer on a shared shuttle because buses often stop at multiple resorts on the way.

What the community said

Guests staying at Pickalbatros Sea World Resort in Marsa Alam reported a transfer time of about 2 hours 40 minutes from the airport, even though the shuttle made a stop to drop off other tourists in Sahl Hasheesh along the way.

Pickalbatros Sea World Resort — 2h40min

One traveler mentioned flying into Hurghada and then taking a taxi onward, since direct flights are still limited. They noted that Pegasus airline is expected to start flights to Marsa Alam around October.

Pegasus — Marsa Alam flights from October

If you land in Hurghada, the transfer to the Marsa Alam resort area usually takes around 3–4 hours by coach or shuttle. That is the main drawback if you are not flying directly into Marsa Alam Airport.

Hurghada to Marsa Alam: 3–4 hours

Even if your resort is relatively close to Marsa Alam Airport, for example around Aladdin, a shared transfer is not always quick: the bus may stop at several hotels first, which makes the real journey longer.

Aladdin

Travelers worried about the long airport transfer usually need to check not only the distance to their hotel but also the transfer type. In Marsa Alam, the issue is often not the kilometers themselves but the multiple hotel stops on a shared coach.